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7 September 2024 September 2024 ยป M O V E R S & S H A K E R S Legal Officer and Executive Vice President of the NFM Family of Lenders," NFM Lending Founder and CEO David Silver- man said. "As those at NFM and many throughout the industry know, LaTasha has been much more than a lawyer for our organization. She is a thoughtful leader, coach, mentor, businesswoman, and phe- nomenal teammate. Her understanding of every department and the inner workings of our ever-changing industry is unpar- alleled. We are excited to see her take on new and more impactful responsibilities that will benefit not just NFM Lending but our entire industry." As EVP and Chief Legal Officer, Wad- dy will continue to oversee the company's legal and compliance functions while taking on additional responsibilities to en- hance NFM Lending's strategic initiatives further. "I am honored to take on this new role and grateful for the opportunity to contin- ue contributing to NFM Lending's growth and success," Waddy said. "I look forward to working with our exceptional team to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead." CORNERSTONE CAPITAL BANK ADDS NEW CFO Cornerstone Capital Bank has appointed Paul Woo as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), tapped to oversee a skilled financial team, strategic planning, and capital manage- ment for the bank. Woo has more than 30 years of expe- rience covering banking and the financial services industry, and a history of trans- forming banks into industry leaders. He previously served as SVP and Director of Capital Planning and Corporate Develop- ment at Cadence Bank, a publicly traded bank with nearly $50 billion in assets. Pri- or to Cadence, he was a senior member of The Endicott Group, managing over $500 million in private equity funds focused on commercial banks and thrifts. He also held key roles in investment banking, sell-side research and financial analytics at FBR Capital Markets, Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett, and Morningstar, and earned a finance degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. "I'm thrilled to join Cornerstone Cap- ital Bank, which has a strong reputation for superior service in our industry," Woo said. "Throughout my career, working with high performing teams and really great people has been a key part in my success. After meeting the Cornerstone team, I was struck by everyone's honesty, integrity, and shared values. Their mission and vision truly resonated with me as well. I believe most people aspire to work with colleagues they genuinely enjoy, and I am excited to do just that." Woo's appointment represents an im- portant step in Cornerstone's commitment to growth and expansion. In less than two years since merging with The Roscoe State Bank, Cornerstone has grown its total assets by over 50% while maintaining strong asset quality and raised more than $1 billion in deposits. As CFO, Woo will play a key role in upcoming initiatives aimed at enhancing the bank's offerings and expanding its reach. "We are delighted to welcome Paul to our executive leadership team," Corner-